How far is Worcester, MA from East Douglas, MA?
The driving distance from Worcester, MA to East Douglas, MA is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Worcester and East Douglas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Worcester and East Douglas.
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Start on Main Street
965 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Myrtle Street
80 m · 15 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto Southbridge Street
2451 ft · 1 min · Southbridge Street
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Turn left onto Quinsigamond Avenue
3131 ft · 57 sec · Quinsigamond Avenue
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester-Providence Turnpike
2.1 mi · 3 min · Worcester-Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Purple Heart Highway
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Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
7 mi · 9 min · Worcester Providence Turnpike
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Continue on Purple Heart Highway
840 ft · 11 sec · Purple Heart Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge
1758 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Lackey Dam Road
619 ft · 18 sec · Lackey Dam Road
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Continue on Gilboa Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Gilboa Street
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Turn left onto North Street
1658 ft · 35 sec · North Street
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Turn straight onto Northeast Main Street
124 m · 12 sec · Northeast Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
578 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Worcester and East Douglas.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Worcester Providence Turnpike
Continue on Worcester Providence Turnpike
6.96 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Worcester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Douglas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Worcester to East Douglas?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sutton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Worcester and 8 miles from East Douglas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.18 one way or $4.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Worcester and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near East Douglas.
Stop Ideas Near Sutton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sutton.
Union Station
Framingham station
Providence station
Route 128 station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Worcester and East Douglas. Straight-line distance: 13.91 mi (22.39 km).
#1 Worcester
The second most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 184,570 |
| Coordinates | 42.2625900, -71.8022900 |
| Altitude | 147 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Douglas
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Massachusetts
| Population | 2,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0723200, -71.7134000 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Douglas (-71.7134, 42.07232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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